listserv
- noun
- /ˈlɪstˌsɜrv/
- Texting
- The medium of communication for the course is a listserv established specifically for each course section.
- listserv messages
- email listserv
- listserv discussions
Examples
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However, calendar appointments were sent using the listserv for nurse managers within the organization.
Academic text (2015) -
A stated purpose of this listserv is to serve as a stimulus for productive interdisciplinary approaches.
Academic text (1996) -
The owner and the administrator of the listserv gave their permission to use the data.
Academic text (2002) -
Messages to the listserv are considered public information since they are posted on the internet.
Academic text (2002) -
Once you have become a member of a listserv, you will automatically receive messages sent by other subscribers.
Academic text (1995) -
You may also participate in listserv discussions by sending your own electronic messages.
Academic text (1995) -
The Center offers a listserv, P2 member meetings, steering committee meetings, and a website.
Academic text (1998) -
Every day, the welfare listserv to which I subscribe includes announcements of newly released studies on welfare.
Academic text (2002) -
Most importantly, Hogan wants to create a statewide virtual legal community by sponsoring listservs and discussion groups.
Academic text (2001) -
The medium of communication for the course is a listserv established specifically for each course section.
Synonyms
A list of names and addresses used to send news or offers to many people
A group of people or email addresses who receive the same message
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Listserv joins list and serv, from the word 'service' or 'server', so it's a 'list service' that sends email to a group. That's why a listserv is the software or the email list that manages and sends group messages.